Art Auction

Art Auction 2008

Mad Hatter's Ball

September 19-20

Blue Heron Art Center

The Mad Hatter's Ball

Join us for this year's Art Auction, The Mad Hatter's Ball, slated for Friday and Saturday, September 18-19, 2008, at Blue Heron Art Center. Over 130 artists donate original works of art for this annual event from painting, sculpture and photography to furniture, jewelry and more. This year’s Mad Hatter's Ball theme takes us all down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass with featured performances, roving characters and of course delectable food. Call 206.463.5131 for reservations.

Art Auction is the biggest art party on the island and VAA’s largest fundraiser. “There is a huge variety of artwork donated,” said VAA Executive Director Molly Reed. “Everyone will find something special to take home. Island artists are incredibly generous.” The auction is chaired by VAA Trustee Susan Sullivan with participation by all VAA Trustees and staff.

Art Auction begins this year with a Preview Party and Artist Reception Friday, Sept. 5, featuring “A Taste of Vashon,” delicious hors d’oeuvres donated by the Island’s best restaurants, caterers and VAA chefs. If you miss the Preview, there's still plenty of time to see the art. Stop by Blue Heron Gallery during the first two weeks of September and check out all the wonderful art that will be auctioned or visit the on-line gallery (available soon) at www.themadhattersball.org.

Six commissioned artists will create pieces for the Auction. Friday features Jenn Reidel, Photography; Karen Dale, Oil Painting; Jerry Balcom, Pastel. Saturday features Ivonne Escobar de Kommer, Sculpture; Jiji Saunders, Encaustic; John Anderson, Photography.

Friday’s Auction, a more casual affair, includes a buffet dinner catered by the Hardware Store Restaurant. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a silent auction, followed by a special Mad Hatter's Ball performance and live auction. Tickets are $45 per person or $25 for contributing artists or Saturday Auction guests.

Saturday night’s auction festivities begin at 5:30 pm and include both silent and live auctions and a sit down dinner (catered by The Hardware Store Restaurant) and a special Mad Hatter's Ball performance. Tickets are $120 per person or $1200 for a table of ten.

Take a chance to win one of the Auction artworks by making sure you purchase plenty of Silver Raffle tickets. They are only $10 each and one lucky winner will be announced each night!

Art Auction sponsors are John L. Scott Real Estate, Puget Sound Energy and Thriftway.

Vashon Allied Arts 32nd Annual Art Auction
“The Mad Hatter’s Ball: A Whimsical Journey down the
Rabbit Hole" Enjoy an evening of food, art and fun, Vashon Island’s biggest art event of the year!
Dates: Friday and Saturday, September 19, 20
Place: Blue Heron Art Center, 19704 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon Island
Contact: 206.463.5131/www.vashonalliedarts.org

FRIDAY, 6:30-10 PM:
Silent and Live Auctions featuring Original Art & Extravagant Experiences
Live entertainment by Lelavision, Buffet dinner, Fine wines and beers, MC’d by KIRO morning radio host,
Gregg Hersholt

SATURDAY, 5:30-10 PM
Silent and Live Auctions featuring Original Art & Extravagant Experiences,
Live entertainment by LelaVision, sit-down three course dinner with fine wines and beers,
MC’d by KIRO morning radio host, Gregg Hersholt

Ticket Info:
$45 Friday only
$25 Friday with purchase of Saturday ticket
$25 Friday for contributing artists (who also may purchase two tickets at this price)

$120 Saturday
$145 Friday and Saturday both
Tables are $1200 for 10 (Includes champagne and a special gift)